{"id":18732,"date":"2023-08-13T12:08:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T10:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugby.supersportschools.com\/?p=18732"},"modified":"2023-08-13T12:08:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T10:08:33","slug":"ligbron-secure-spot-in-playoffs-lichtenburg-sign-season-of-on-a-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=18732","title":{"rendered":"Ligbron secure spot in playoffs, Lichtenburg sign season of on a high"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16428\" src=\"https:\/\/rugby.supersportschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lichtenburg-Skolerugby-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lichtenburg-Skolerugby-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lichtenburg-Skolerugby-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lichtenburg-Skolerugby.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Ligbron Akademie<\/strong> secured their spot in the playoffs by beating<strong> Hugenote<\/strong> of Springs by 34-26 in the decider of who will finish in the fourth spot.<\/p>\n<p>Ligbron\u2019s comeback will be something spoken about for a long time, coming from nearly last to qualify for the semi-finals.<\/p>\n<p>The team from Ermelo has won their four encounters and has impressed many with their attractive brand of rugby. Saturday was no different as the visitors stuck to their guns, throwing the ball around and showcasing their brilliant handling skills.<\/p>\n<p>The danger men in the midfield <strong>Qhawe Lukhele<\/strong> (outside centre) and <strong>Sithelo Zikhali<\/strong> (inside centre) was at the forefront as the pair continuously wreaked havoc among the Hugenote defenders getting their team on the front foot.<\/p>\n<p>The platform was laid upfront by the ever-present <strong>Ayanda Mkwebane<\/strong> who had yet another outstanding outing in the number six jersey. Mkwebane has been instrumental for the Ermelo based side, showcasing his talent on attack and being a thorn in the side come ruck time.<\/p>\n<p>For the home side there was none better than the paceman out wide, <strong>Ruan van Biljon<\/strong>, who rounded of two excellent tries. Not only did van Biljon contribute on attack but had a solid outing on defence as well and provided some much needed empathise for Hugenote with both teams looking to get their dangerous backlines on the front foot.<\/p>\n<p>Ligbron\u2019s celebrations will be short lived as they now set their sights on overcoming an unbeaten Secunda in their semi-final next week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lichtenburg<\/strong> put together an impressive performance on home soil to sign their season of on a high by beating <strong>Ben Vorster<\/strong> 32-17. The men from North West had the upper hand from the start and continued to use their opportunities to put points on the board, where as the visitors looked out of sorts and struggled to capitalise on the opportunities going their way.<\/p>\n<p>Lichtenburg\u2019s stalwart in the midfield, <strong>Antonio Vasjel<\/strong>, was exceptional with an impressive all-round performance, a performance judged good enough to earn the accolade for man of the match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secunda<\/strong> added yet another victory to their tally beating <strong>Heidelberg Volkskool<\/strong> 38-28 away from home which also meant they went unbeaten throughout the pool stages and will now look continue their impressive form and hard work as they welcome Ligbron next week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oos-Moot<\/strong> also signed of their pool stage on a high with a victory over <strong>Jeugland<\/strong> in Kempton Park as they came out on top 34-17. The men from Pretoria will face a tougher test as they welcome a dangerous and unpredictable Heidelberg Volkskool side for their semi-final in Pretoria next week as they look to keep their hunt for silverware alive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scorers: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ligbron 34 (22)<\/strong> \u2013 Tries: Kyle Alves, Diean Swart, Sinothole Madonsela. Conversions: Swart (2). Penalties: Swart (5).\u00a0<strong>Hugenote 26 (14)<\/strong> \u2013 Tries: Ruan van Biljon (2), Jason Joubert, Miguelle Schoultz. Conversions: Shoultz (3).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lichtenburg 32 (17)<\/strong> \u2013 Tries: Antonio Vasjel, Johandre van der Walt, Eddie du Preez, Dries Scheepers. Conversions: Albert Joubert (3). Penalties: Joubert (2).\u00a0<strong>Ben Vorster 17 (3)<\/strong> \u2013 Tries: Laython Nel, Divan Spangenberg. Conversions: Spangenberg (2). Penalty: Spangenberg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secunda 38 (24)<\/strong> \u2013 Tries: Ryan Erasmus (2), Tiaan Delarey, Jarno Haaroff, Mike Pretorius, Luan Lottering. Conversions: Lottering (4). <strong>Heidelberg Volkskool 28 (14)<\/strong> \u2013 Tries: Jeandr\u00e9 Kleinhans (2), AJ Engelbrecht, Joshua Booysen. Conversions: Kayle Venter (4).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oos-Moot 34 (13)<\/strong> \u2013 Tries: Deon Badenhorst, Braam Bezuidenhout, Clayton de Bruyn, Jeandre de Bruyn. Conversions: Charl van der Sluis (4). Penalties: Van der Sluis (2).\u00a0<strong>Jeugland 17 (12)<\/strong> \u2013 Tries: Thando Ngomane (2), Lynghe Pretorius. Conversion: Nhlanhla Ndlovu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Teams: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>u14:<\/strong> Ligbron 22, Hugenote 0; Ben Vorster 59, Lichtenburg 10; Heidelberg Volkies 41, Secunda 7; Oos-Moot 38, Jeugland 7.<\/p>\n<p><strong>u15:<\/strong> Hugenote 29, Ligbron 17; Ben Vorster 46, Lichtenburg 7; Heidelberg Volkies 35, Secunda 7; Jeugland 49, Oos-Moot 7.<\/p>\n<p><strong>u16:<\/strong> Ligbron 32, Hugenote 23; Ben Vorster 22, Lichtenburg 20; Heidelberg Volkies 8, Secunda 7; Jeugland 34, Oos-Moot 19.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ligbron Akademie secured their spot in the playoffs by beating Hugenote of Springs by 34-26 in the decider of who will finish in the fourth spot. Ligbron\u2019s comeback will be something spoken about for a long time, coming from nearly last to qualify for the semi-finals. 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